“When you work in animal rescue, you never know what surprises might turn up on your doorstep. Last month, Wayne, a dedicated volunteer for Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions, experienced this firsthand when he arrived at the shelter and discovered a mysterious cardboard box left outside the door.
“The only note was a handwritten statement on the box, ‘free kittens,'” Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions revealed in a Facebook post. “We rushed them inside and immediately checked them out.”
The kittens, just 12 to 14 days old with their tiny eyes barely opened, were undoubtedly in a fragile state.
Upon hearing about the kittens’ arrival, Kimberly Wade, the marketing manager at Homeward Bound, experienced a whirlwind of emotions.
“On one hand, you feel a surge of anger, frustration, and sadness at the thought of how someone could abandon these vulnerable little beings,” Wade shared with The Dodo. “But on the other hand, there’s a sense of gratitude that they were left at our doorstep rather than being left to fend for themselves on the streets.”
After their arrival at the shelter, the kittens were given a warm and nurturing environment, spending time inside an incubator to ensure they stayed cozy and comfortable. Eventually, they were transferred to a foster home where they could receive more individualized care.
Nowadays, the kittens are thriving, steadily growing and regaining their strength with each passing day.
“They are very lively and active now!” exclaimed Wade, delighted to see the kittens flourishing under the loving care they receive.
Wade is hopeful that this story will inspire animal lovers to take a more proactive role in supporting their local shelters. She emphasizes that simple actions, such as donating, sharing shelter stories on social media, volunteering, and fostering, can have a significant impact on the well-being of shelter animals.
“These small actions make a big impact,” Wade affirmed. “[They] help alleviate the burden on animal shelters, allowing them to focus their resources on animals in dire need.”